Walter "Ed" Miller III

Walter "Ed" Miller III obituary, Lock Haven, PA

Walter "Ed" Miller III

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Walter Miller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services LLC - Lock Haven on Mar. 4, 2026.
Walter "Ed" Miller III, 74, of Lock Haven, PA., passed away on February 27, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa. His courageous fight during his battle with cancer was his true testimony of his faith.

He was born in Portsmouth, VA, to parents Walter E. and Mary C. (Croak) Miller Jr. on May 13, 1951. He graduated from Lock Haven High School. Walter served his county in the US Navy, he enlisted in 1971 and served for 6 years. After serving in the Navy he went onto study at Centre County Vo Tech School for small engine repair. He graduated in 1977. He worked at Mill Hall Clay Products for 33 years, LHD in Lock Haven for 5 years and Kohen Cleaning for 9 years. In his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Walter is survived by his wife, Janet L. (Wintrey) Miller, his brother Steven L. (Cindy) Miller of Lock Haven; 2 sisters, Mary Hope (Danny) Cupp of Cogan Station, Mitzi G. (George) McDermit of Key West FL, also surviving is a number of nieces and nephews, along with several great nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service for Walter "Ed" Miller III will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at the Dunnstown Cemetery. https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/pennsylvania.html

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/pennsylvania.html.

The family wished to extend their gratitude to the staff at Lock Haven Rehab and Senior Living, Hillman Cancer Center Williamsport, UPMC Williamsport and Shadyside, Pittsburgh.

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